Peer Support - Wellness Center

PEER SUPPORT - PART-TIME
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE – WELLNESS CENTER
 

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a Peer Support worker to work in our Wellness Center and provide support in our Panther Pantry.  If you are a current City Colleges of Chicago student, we encourage you to apply for this exciting job opportunity!  Peer supports welcome and support incoming students by:

Introducing students to Wellness Center services and resources. Wellness Center Peer Supports are a liaison between staff and students, and are here to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Eligibility Requirements:

·         Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States

·         Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago

·         Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes 

·         Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate

·         Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)

·         Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions

·         Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago

·         All positions are “employment at-will”

 
Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Peer Support provides support, guidance and serves as a role model for other students as they transition to college life.

·         As an extension of the Wellness Center, the Peer Support explains CCC systems to interested students; helps students become aware of college resources; and refers students to appropriate college resources.

·         Provides academic, emotional, and social support to students experiencing stress or other personal challenges.

·         Assists with setting goals and works toward accomplishing each.

·         Advocates for assigned students, as necessary. 

·         Attends Peer Support training sessions as required. Must work within the scope of the training and make appropriate referrals to licensed professionals when necessary.

·         Lead and/or participate in outreach events on mental health awareness, sexual health, and other wellness related topics.

·         Unloading new pantry orders and stocking pantry daily.

·         Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the pantry.

·         Greeting and completing necessary documentation for pantry patrons each visit.

·         Records interactions and submits reports to assigned supervisor as required.

·         Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

 
Minimum Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago

·         Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago, student activities, college resources and student services; knowledge of specific major or program

·         Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural and social backgrounds. 

·         Good written and oral communication skills.

·         Knowledge of computer software programs.

·         Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs.

Salary: $17.00/hour

 We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!